DNA Profiling Was Less Useful in Identifying Remains from the 2004

question 4

Multiple Choice

DNA profiling was less useful in identifying remains from the 2004 tsunami than in criminal cases because

• A) the DNA after the tsunami was too wet to analyze.
• B) rescuers could not get to the scene of the tsunami in time to collect DNA.
• C) the tsunami left few bodies with collectible DNA.
• D) not enough repeats were profiled.
• E) none of the victims were listed in the FBI's files.

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